Berlin, Ocean Pines News Worcester County Bayside Gazette
by Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Along with discussing possible financial outcomes for the year just passed, Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola updated the Ocean Pines Association Board of Directors Saturday on projects and amenity openings. Providing closing projections for the association’s fiscal FY 20/21 operating budget, which ended on April 30, can’t be… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) A year after the Worcester County Commissioners narrowly approved a grant for Atlantic General Hospital, county funding for FY22 looks like it will make the cut again. The commissioners voted 6-0 on May 11 to give AGH the same $100,000 they gave the hospital last year. But that vote… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) The Ocean Pines Board approved policy documents and capital expenditures during its meeting on Saturday. Succession Planning Board member Dr. Colette Horn introduced a first reading of policy document to establish succession planning procedures for the general manager position. Horn said the board was assisted by an outside consultant… Read more »
By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Children’s Resource Intervention Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET) is in line for a massive increase in county funding in the new budget year. The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-2 on May 11 in favor of giving the CRICKET Center $200,000 in the fiscal year, a $190,000 increase over… Read more »
Expanded funding aims at ensuring 24/7 coverage for all of Worcester County By Jack Chavez (May 20, 2021) The Worcester County Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve an $8.36 million FY22 budget for fire and EMS companies during their budget work session on May 11. “It’s a very expensive mandate but this gives us (the assurance)… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 20,2021) Adding a new wrinkle to Berlin’s varied artistic ventures, the Mermaid Museum opened on Main Street in late March with a curated collection of oddities related to seafarer’s tales of yesteryear. An official ribbon cutting was held last week at the 4 Jefferson Street location with town officials on hand… Read more »
New limit of $1 million will replace percentage formula By Greg Ellison (May 20, 2021) Vote totals for an Ocean Pines Association referendum on limiting spending by the board of directors to $1 million were confirmed last week, with a strong majority of Ocean Pines residents approving the measure. The Ocean Pines Elections Committee convened… Read more »
(May 20, 2021) Berlin town buildings and meetings are now open to the public. Mayor Zack Tyndall said the decision came about because the state and county covid-19 positivity rates have remained below 5 percent for seven consecutive days. People attending in-person public meetings will be required to wear face coverings and to maintain appropriate… Read more »
By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) After staging a successful event in Berlin for the first time last fall, the annual Relay for Life of North Worcester County is poised for a return visit on Oct. 2. Prior to 2020, the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society involved an overnight camping trip at Frontier Town… Read more »
Town officials plan to lobby at county level while noting curbside options available By Greg Ellison (May 13, 2021) Based on cost issues and improper usage, the Town of Berlin is planning to remove a single-stream recycling bin located next to Heron Park. In October 2018, town officials opted to relocate a recycling center located… Read more »